When she tried to get away, he picked her up and placed her in the cab of the van, where the assault continued.

The girl told investigators that she was released when another car pulled up near the van, but said Cranford told her not to tell anyone what had happened.

At an arraignment Oct. 9, Special Otoe County Prosecutor Julie Smith Hogancamp enhanced the charges against Cranford to reflect the prior charge. If convicted, he faces a mandatory five year sentence and a maximum of 50 years in prison.

Cranford entered a not guilty plea to the charge and trial is set for Jan. 8.